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Joseph Genco

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I am a writer. I believe in Niagara Falls, New York, and its future. I can show you the best way to the Maid of the Mist and Goat Island. I can also recommend the best hotels or, if it is more your thing, the best hostel, bed and breakfast, Airbnb or VRBO. Niagara Falls Express will tell you about the good places to hear music or eat, small businesses, usually not chains. I will also keep you filled in on activity at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center as well as Niagara University's Arts and Cultural Center. I will also tell you about people, whether it's Gailan Baillie who runs Bike Rentals or Steve Carroll from the Niagara Falls Salvation Army. I have bachelors degree in public relations and journalism from the former Utica College of Syracuse University (now Utica University). I worked as a weekly newspaper editor in East Aurora and Clarence for 6 years before going to the Tonawanda News, a 6-day daily, as a reporter, then sports editor and managing editor. I left in 2000 to try corporate public relations before returning to the paper in 2002 to sell ads. In 2005, I studied for and received my life, accident and insurance license. I left full time to go to New England Financial. I stayed in that agency building a successful financial services act until September of 2020 when I sold my practice to a colleague. I worked for a short time in a bank before heading to the newspaper business. My wife Beth and I moved from Clarence to the DeVeaux neighborhood in Niagara Falls in 2021 after 30 years in Clarence. We love the Falls, Lewiston and the culture here. I am also the author of "A Short Take on Today's News" which is a daily information and opinion blog published as a daily status on Facebook since March of 2015. You can always call, email or write with story ideas or check out Short Take. I would like you to make a monthly voluntary contribution to the Niagara Falls Express but even if you don't, thank you for reading my page and supporting anyone who chooses to advertise here.

Niagara Falls Sun. May 3 2026

Rapids Theatre proposals considered

Two local operators view for control of historic venue

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Rapids Theatre proposals considered

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Niagara Falls Sun. May 3 2026

What goes in that school budget?

School District professionals to discuss how the annual spending plan comes together

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What goes in that school budget?

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Niagara Falls Sun. May 3 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Spirit Air crashes; ‘Garden of Heroes’ gets more expensive

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Short Take Politics:

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Niagara Falls Sun. May 3 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: A Doan on a bone; Sabres play Wednesday, Friday, Sunday and Tuesday.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. May 2 2026

Mark Laurrie column

Building a budget was an epic struggle

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. May 2 2026

Gospel Mission forms 'Country Club'

Leadership development program focuses on skills, education

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Gospel Mission forms 'Country Club'

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Niagara Falls Sat. May 2 2026

Mariani falls in a hole

An homage to streets everywhere

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Mariani falls in a hole

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Niagara Falls Sat. May 2 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Frequent flyer busted for petit larceny; Uber anger; illegal truck

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. May 2 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: We are not at war; President speaks at The Villages; Canadians can’t afford to buy homes

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. May 2 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Cue Donna McDaniel; Owen Power shows he’s special; Meanwhile in Boston

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. May 1 2026

Destination Niagara kicks off season

Blues Fest adds a bourbon event

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Destination Niagara kicks off season

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Niagara Falls Fri. May 1 2026

Juneteenth tickets still on sale

Event will include crowning a King and Queen

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Juneteenth tickets still on sale

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Niagara Falls Fri. May 1 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Three reports. Two petit larcenies and a trespassing

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. May 1 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Mayday protests expected to rival ‘No Kings’; TACO becomes NACHO; Economic debt deepens. America is no longer great.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. May 1 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: TNT needs to explode; Amerks called up; Sabres Bruins preview

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Apr 30 2026

Chaos reigns at city council

Heckling, haranguing and back and forth marks meeting as council approves interim Hyde Park Arena peo

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Apr 30 2026

In depth with Mayor Austin Tylec

North Tonawanda is thriving. How did that happen?

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In depth with Mayor Austin Tylec

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Niagara Falls Thu. Apr 30 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Foley’s hit and run suspect charged

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Apr 30 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Class vs. crass, King humiliates Trump; Supremes enable more vote suppression

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Apr 30 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Sabres will try to close on road; Ostlund out, Norris in; Canada noticed our anthem embrace

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Joseph Genco Editor

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